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Find early literacy tips and children's books on the Children's Blog. Discover your next great read on the Books Movies Music Blog. Dig into Nashville history with the Community History Blog. Listen to stories, history, and culture on NPL Podcasts. Please see this Note for Readers.

This heartfelt picture book shares a beautiful poem, written from the perspective of Mother Earth. A great read-aloud for children, it could also help start conversations about climate change and preserving the Earth for future generations.

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A queen helps her son escape the deadly wrath of his father. When he hires a servant based on his mother’s advice, what strange circumstances will he encounter?

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A lazy young man wants to become rich, but isn’t willing to work. When he follows a stranger’s advice he finds success; what will happen when he thinks he knows better what to do?

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In part one of this episode, Bassam and Lana talk with Lauren Jones about the many benefits and challenges of breastfeeding and lactation, and how post-partum depression can affect birthing people.

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Every reader who accepts Arthur Conan Doyle’s invitation to “come through the magic door” discovers a world in which the senses are a thin veneer over an unsettling psychological and spiritual realm, a realm in which possibilities have no limits.

On July 8, Goodlettsville Branch Library celebrated 13 years at their current location. See how the branch has adapted over the years to meet the needs of their community.

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Wisdom, strength, long life, riches, health, or beauty – which would you choose? Fortunatus was given such a choice; listen and find out what came of his decision!